People
The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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May- 2018 -29 May
Pret A Manger ‘sold for £1.5bn’, all staff to receive a £1,000 bonus
Pret A Manger is to give every member of staff a £1,000 bonus after the company was reportedly bought for £1.5bn. Pret CEO Clive Schlee Tweeted the news this morning: https://twitter.com/Cliveschlee/status/1001385588312952833 The deal is set to be completed over the summer with the Pret CEO saying: “The £1,000 bonus will…
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24 May
Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy
According to new research three quarters of recruiters see no value in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) also found that fewer than half are currently using their levy funds, or planning to do so in the next 12 months. Samantha Hurley,…
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24 May
InterContinental London’s O2 branch appoints new head chef
The O2 branch of InterContinental London has announced the appointment of new head chef, Lalit Bisht. Bisht will join executive chef Johan Rox and his team at the Market Brasserie from his executive chef position at Hilton Seychelles. The new head chef started his culinary journey in 1993 as a…
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23 May
Welsh chefs go head-to-head for National Chef of the Year final place
Two Welsh chefs are set to go head to head for a place at the final of National Chef of the Year. National Chef of Wales contest winner Thomas Westerland and runner-up Matthew Ramsdale will be involved in a cook off for a place at the final, across four heats…
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23 May
Report highlights ‘generous salaries’ on offer for chefs in the hotel industry
A new report benchmarking salaries in the hotel industry has revealed that nine out of 10 of the lowest grade roles offer salaries 10%-20% above the minimum wage. The report also found that general managers earn the highest average salaries within the hotel industry, with head chefs earning the second…
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18 May
TGI staff strike today over dispute that could cost staff £250 per month
Waiting staff at TGI Fridays in Milton Keynes are to strike today over a new plan to share tips with kitchen staff. Workers union Unite has said staff could lose up to £250 per month when the new rules are introduced. Dave Turnbull, regional manager at Unite said: “TGI’s outrageous…
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15 May
Jamie Oliver knocked off Sunday Times Rich List
Jamie Oliver has not made the Sunday Times Rich List for the first time in eight years, following a strained few months in which the celebrity chef has struggled with his restaurant group. Oliver was valued at £150m in last year’s list, but earlier this year, it was reported that…
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10 May
70% of consumers want restaurants to keep full price
New research has found that 70% of takeaway consumers would rather the full cost of food went straight to the restaurant as opposed to commission of up to 25% going to food delivery apps. The research by digital ordering technology provider Preoday, shows 82% of restaurants using door-to-door delivery apps…
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9 May
Kebab shop worker jailed after threatening owner with kebab knife
An Exeter kebab shop worker has been jailed for 15 months after threatening his boss with a kebab knife and throwing it around the street. Nazim Musa had first burst into his previous workplace, Best Kebab, threatening to kill its owner and stealing a large kebab knife. Musa then made…
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8 May
UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year announces finalists
The Restaurant Competition has announced the finalists for UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year. The finalists will compete at the Skills for Chefs Conference on 4 July. The finalists are: Colette’s at The Grove Hotel Kendal College Fischer’s and Rowley’s Loughborough College North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Competition director…
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